Funding for skateparks and skating projects

Helping your skatepark raise more

Whether you're building a skatepark, running a roller skating fundraiser, or launching an ice skating fundraiser, Crowdfunder helps you connect with your community and access skatepark funding or matched grants.

Skatepark crowdfunding projects

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Prize draws

Raise funds for your club with exclusive prizes for your fans

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Success stories

Explore projects who successfully raised funds on Crowdfunder

Making a difference for skating groups with match funding and crowdfunding

Setting up a project is quick and easy and our platform will guide you through the process. We’re here to support your skatepark fundraising ideas with free webinars, resources and expert advice.

Through our partners, including Sport England, you could access pledges of up to £15,000 in funding for skateparks and other skating initiatives. In total, over £10 million in match funding is available for clubs, charities, and community projects.

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Need some skatepark fundraising ideas? Here's six of our favourites:

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Sponsored challenges

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Charity matches

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Club quiz night

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Family fundraising day

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Christmas hamper draw

Why try skatepark crowdfunding?

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Crowdfunding helps sports organisations feel more financially secure.

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Sports clubs build a network of engaged supporters through crowdfunding.

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Crowdfunding opens doors to new partnerships and collaborations for sports clubs.

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Running a sports crowdfunding projects significantly improves fundraising skills.

Skating and skatepark success stories

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Finsbury Skate Plaza

Match funding: £25,000

Friends of Finsbury Skate Plaza raised over £45,000 to create a street skating plaza, upgrading existing facilities. This including £25,000 in match funding from our match funding partners.

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Millbrook Skatepark

Match funding: £20,750

This community came together to crowdfund for a skatepark for future generations to be proud of. They raised an incredible £61,631 including funding from our match funding partners.

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TR7 Indoor Skatepark

Match funding: £14,400

TR7 Skatepark crowdfunded to build a new indoor skatepark to grow their outreach programmes and skate community. With the support of 382 supporters and match funding they successfully raised £35,425.

Keep rolling with a skatepark prize draw

A skatepark prize draw is the perfect way to raise money for your skatepark crowdfunding campaign. Just like an online raffle, supporters can enter for a small fee to be in with a chance of winning exclusive skateboarding prizes. It’s a great way to boost your fundraising, reward your community, and give back to the people who keep your skatepark rolling.

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Be open about your situation, your passion, and what support means for your clubs future.

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Add exciting rewards

Give people rewards they’ll love: skatepark merch, introductory sessions, invites to exclusive club nights

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Promote everywhere

Spread the word through socials, email, posters and press. Make supporters feel part of your journey.

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Get funded

Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.

The best platform for skating and skatepark crowdfunding

Crowdfunder helps projects secure the skate park funding and community backing they need. Our approach combines the reach of crowdfunding with access to matched funding for skateparks and skating initiatives, giving your project the support it needs to succeed.

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New to crowdfunding?

Read our blog to discover how crowdfunding for your skatepark could be the game-changer you need.

Skating and skatepark funding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for skateboarding projects work?

Crowdfunding for community projects couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I set up a skatepark crowdfunding page?

It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:

  • Create your crowdfunding profile
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • Apply for match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of raising skatepark funding with Crowdfunder?

The benefits of skatepark crowdfunding projects include:

  • Raise more money for your club
  • Boost awareness of your skate crowdfunding project
  • Build an engaged community of fans and supporters
  • Give back to your loyal fans to thank them for their support
  • Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard

Who can set up skatepark crowdfunding project? 

Crowdfunding is a great way for skateparks to raise vital funding, and anyone’s welcome to set up a project. Coaches, players and parents can run a fundraiser via our easy-to-use online platform. Crowdfund to secure a new coach, fund training ground refurbishments, or raise money for a new kit or sponsor. You can also set up a personal crowdfunder to support an individual team member in a time of need.


How is crowdfunding for skateparks paid out?

Crowdfunder lets you choose weekly or monthly payouts when you set up your project. If you do not wish to receive funds until a later date, you can choose to manually start payouts from your dashboard after your project goes live. Please note all funds go through a 7 day clearing period before they are eligible to payout.


Is my skatepark crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?

Check out our current match funds to see if your skatepark crowdfunding project could be eligible for a boost via our match funding scheme. You could be awarded up to £15,000 in extra skatepark funding from one of our partners, which include leading organisations like Sport England and Sport Wales. Read the criteria of each fund carefully to check your eligibility before applying.


Can I offer rewards to supporters of my skatepark crowdfunding campaign?

Yes, Crowdfunder makes it easy for you to give back to the supporters of your skatepark crowdfunding project. Offer rewards or run a prize draw to create more excitement, engage your supporters, and raise more money.

Need help launching your skatepark crowdfunding project?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our friendly support team are here to help. Either use the chat bot or visit our help centre